in celebration of

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: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.

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The New Yorker Festival began in 2000, in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the magazine. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 In March, the retailer hosted Vans as part of its On Rotation series in celebration of the action sports brand’s 60th anniversary. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Set to begin at the end of the year, the new restoration will be released in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the French New Wave, the upcoming 70th anniversary of the film in 2028 and, in the same year, the centenary of Moreau’s birth. — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in celebration of

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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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